Excerpt: ...f consortium. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. (“GCM”). On November 1, 2019, Mario filed an answer. On November 27, 2019, Bernardo filed an answer; he filed an amended answer on April 20, 2020. GCM filed an answer on August 15, 2022. On October 26, 2022, GCM filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings to be heard on November 22, 2022. On November 8, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an oppositio...

Excerpt: ...�), Isabel Robles (“Robles”) and Salvador Roccella (“Roccella”) for negligence. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Genisis Noemi Reyesaguilar (“Reyesaguilar”) and Enterprise Rent-a-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC (“Enterprise”). Plaintiffs filed the FAC, adding Defendant EAN Holdings, LLC (“EAN”). On November 7, 2019, MRCA filed an answer. On November 12, 2019, Robles filed an answer. On December 4, 20...

Excerpt: ...ude Respondent's Expert Witness Testimony and Report from Being Presented at Arbitration to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 26, 2022, Respondent filed an opposition. On November 2, 2022, Petitioner filed a reply. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to November 21, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Petitioner requests the Court exclude Respondent's expert witnesses from testifying at arbitration. Respondent requests the Court deny the moti...

Excerpt: ...a”) and Philip N. Boumat (“Philip”) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On November 10, 2020, the City filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Fella and Philip for indemnification, apportionment of fault and declaratory relief. On December 3, 2020, Fella and Philip filed an answer. On December 3, 2020, Fella and Philip filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant City for apportionme...

Excerpt: ...rk filed an answer. On September 26, 2022, Shirley filed a Motion to Quash Subpoena for Records to be heard on November 17, 2022. Trial is currently scheduled for May 31, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Shirley requests the Court quash the subpoena for records served on Super Collision Center (“Deponent”), and impose $1,686.65 in sanctions on Defendants. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure §1987.1: (a) If a subpoena requires the attendance of a wi...

Excerpt: ...eptember 19, 2022, Defendants filed an answer. On October 10, 2022, Defendants filed a Motion for Order Enforcing Settlement and Dismissing Plaintiff's Action to be heard on November 17, 2022. On November 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 8, 2022, Defendants filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for August 8, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court enforce the settlement agreement and dismiss the complaint. Pla...

Excerpt: ...iled an answer; B&V filed an amended answer on January 5, 2022. On May 5, 2022, Alfredo was dismissed, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiffs' request. On July 19, 2022, B&V filed a Motion for Protective Order to be heard on October 11, 2022. On November 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for April 3, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS B&V requests the Court impose a protective order to prohibit the dissemination of the i...

Excerpt: ...ter amended the complaint to include Defendant Brittany Nicole Gignac (“Gignac”). On September 27, 2017, LACMTA filed an answer. On April 16, 2020, Gignac filed an answer. On September 26, 2018, LACMTA filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant Gignac for indemnity, equitable apportionment, declaratory relief and property damage. On January 15, 2019, Gignac filed an answer. On October 31, 2022, LACMTA filed a Motion for Good Faith Settle...

Excerpt: ...ields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. (“GOF”) for general negligence, products liability and premises liability. On October 27, 2020, GOF filed an answer. On December 4, 2020, the Court dismissed Corvallis, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On December 18, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. Plaintiff later amended the FAC to include Defendant Environmental Constructions, Inc. (“EC”). On January 12, 2021, NMUSD filed an answer and a Cros...

Excerpt: ...gligence, negligent supervision, negligent hiring/retention, negligent failure to warn, train or educate, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, sexual battery, sexual harassment, gender violence, sexual abuse and harassment in the education environment, breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud. On September 14, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint against the same defendants for negligence, negligent supervis...

Excerpt: ...endant filed an answer. On June 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed the FAC. On August 16, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Leave to Conduct Plaintiff's IME to be heard on November 10, 2022. On September 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 14, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for July 7, 2023 PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appear for an IME with Edwin Amos, M.D., at 2021 Santa...

Excerpt: ..., Defendants filed answers. On July 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 10, 2022. Trial is currently set for January 4, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court grant summary judgment, and impose judgment of $43,795.34 upon Defendants, jointly and severally. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is to allow a determination as to whether an opposing party...

Excerpt: ...dical malpractice) and survivors claims. On December 6, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint, adding Defendant Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) and causes of action for strict liability and negligence. On June 29, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the Second Amended Complaint. On July 20, 2022, Kiankhooy and USC filed an answer. On October 17, 2022, Kiankhooy was dismissed. On September 12, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the Third Amended Complaint, ...

Excerpt: ...nt filed an answer. On October 11, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's IME to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 13, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Leave to Conduct Second Physical Exam of Plaintiff to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 31, 2022, Defendant filed a reply for both motions. Trial is currently scheduled for March 6, 2023 PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant re...

Excerpt: ...elds Outdoor Fitness, Inc. (“GOF”) for general negligence, products liability and premises liability. On October 27, 2020, GOF filed an answer. On December 4, 2020, the Court dismissed Corvallis, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On December 18, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. Plaintiff later amended the FAC to include Defendant Environmental Constructions, Inc. (“EC”). On January 12, 2021, NMUSD filed an answer and a Cross...

Excerpt: ...oseph filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 4, 2022, Joseph filed a reply. Trial is currently set for June 21, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Joseph requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there are no triable issues of material fact. Plaintiffs request the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment o...

Excerpt: ...October 4, 2022, Mybus filed a Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint to be heard on November 8, 2022. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 1, 2022, Mybus filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for May 24, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Mybus requests leave to file a cross-complaint against Plaintiff for negligence and property damage and declaratory relief. Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion LEGAL STANDARD C...

Excerpt: ...mber 9, 2022, the Court vacated default. On September 13, 2022, Defendant filed an answer. On October 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Demurrer to the Answer to be heard on November 8, 2022. Trial is scheduled for August 21, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiffs request that the Court sustain the demurrer to every affirmative defense for failure to state facts sufficient to constitute a defense, and on the basis that the answer is uncertain. LEGAL STANDAR...

Excerpt: ...ounty filed answers. On May 13, 2022, the Court dismissed L&S without prejudice. On August 18, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Stay Proceedings to be heard on November 4, 2022. On October 24, 2022, the City filed an opposition. Trial is currently set for June 30, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court stay the case and suspend all due date, or dismiss it without prejudice, as Plaintiff's attorney “defrauded and failed” Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...al negligence. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Richard Quinoes Sr. (“Quinoes Sr.”) and John Weaver (“Weaver”). On February 3, 2022, Cotsco Co. and Weaver filed an answer. On April 11, 2022, the Court dismissed Quinoes Sr., without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On August 29, 2022, Costco Co. and Weaver (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 4, 2022. Tr...

Excerpt: ...remises liability, negligent hiring, supervision, training and retention, sexual battery, gender violence, freedom from violence pursuant to the Ralph Act, and negligent misrepresentation. Plaintiff amended the complaint to include Defendants Massage Envy Hollywood (“ME Hollywood”) and G & H Wellness Enterprises, LLC (“G&H”). Weiss-Grunfeld and Grunfeld were dismissed without prejudice on July 31, 2020. G&H filed its answer on September 2...

Excerpt: ...against Defendant Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc. (“Defendant”) for general negligence and premises liability. On October 1, 2019, Defendant filed an answer. On July 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant's Person Most Knowledgeable to be heard on November 3, 2022. On October 21, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On October 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. On October 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel Def...

Excerpt: ...eptember 10, 2021; this was later vacated on September 27, 2022. On September 29, 2022, Ky and Chou filed an answer. On September 28, 2022, EAN filed a Demurrer to be heard on November 3, 2022. Trial is scheduled for July 25, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS EAN requests the Court sustain the demurrer on the grounds that the complaint does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 430.10 states: “The party against ...

Excerpt: ...Demurrer to be heard on November 2, 2022. On October 19, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 21, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for December 18, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court sustain the demurrer as the complaint was untimely filed. Plaintiff requests the Court overrule the demurrer as Emergency Rule 9 extends the tolling statute. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 430.10 states: “The party against whom a...

Excerpt: ...l distress. On May 19, 2022, Garcia filed an answer. On July 28, 2022, Plaintiff filed the FAC. On September 16, 2022, Exer filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration to be heard on November 2, 2022. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 30, 2022, Garcia filed a joinder. On October 26, 2022, Exer filed a reply. Trial is currently set for May 23, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court compel arbitration and stay...

Excerpt: ...er 30, 2021, Fuentes filed an answer. On September 7, 2022, EVA filed an answer. On September 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena to be heard on November 2, 2022. On October 20, 2022, Defendants filed an opposition. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently set for June 16, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court quash Fuentes's subpoenas to the following providers: ABEO, Kaiser Perman...

Excerpt: ...ode § 17001 and negligence pursuant to GC § 820(a). On September 22, 2022, Defendants filed an answer. On September 27, 2022, Defendants filed an amended answer. On October 3, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on November 1, 2022. On October 19, 2022, the City filed an opposition. On October 20, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for January 2, 2024. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiffs request that the ...

Excerpt: ...e Fonville (“Fonville”) and Clinton Trucks (“Clinton”). On November 1, 2019, Hollywood filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Type, Lesley Charles Fonville Jr. (“Fonville Jr.”) and Clinton. for express contractual indemnification, breach of contract, equitable indemnity and declaratory relief. On February 5, 2021, the clerk entered default against Clinton, Fonville and Type. On January 10, 2022, the Court dism...

Excerpt: ...al tort, assault and battery, false arrest and false imprisonment, civil rights violations under Section 1793, Civil Rights Act of 1871, and elder abuse. On May 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint against Defendants for assault and battery, negligence, and violation of civil rights. On June 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed the Second Amended Complaint against Defendants for assault and battery, negligence, violation of civil rights, fa...

Excerpt: ...hy”), IOSM, Inc. (“IOSM”), Envision Physician Services (“Envision”), Palmdale Regional Medical Center (“PRMC”), Raymond Ruiz (“Ruiz”) and John Bartolozzi (“Bartolozzi”) for negligence. On July 15, 2021, PRMC filed an answer. On July 21, 2021, Bartolozzi filed an answer. On August 12, 2021, ISOM filed an answer. On September 23, 2021, Envision and Ruiz filed an answer. On March 24, 2022, Ramirez filed an answer. On August 11,...

Excerpt: ...participated in an Informal Discovery Conference on August 29, 2022, but the matters were unresolved. Plaintiff now seeks to compel further responses to the discovery. The Court now rules. Special Interrogatories Special Interrogatory Nos. 7‐11, 16‐17, 20‐23, 25, 31, and 51‐52: The interrogatories neither lack foundation nor call for speculation. The City's responses to these that is does not have knowledge sufficient to respond fully to ...

Excerpt: ...or vehicle negligence. On March 21, 2022, Numark filed an answer. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Quash Subpoena of Records to Super Collision Center. to be heard on October 4, 2022. On September 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for May 31, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiffs request the Court quash or modify the subpoena served on Super Collision Center (“Deponent”). Plaintiffs also reques...

Excerpt: ..., 2021, Defendants filed an answer. On December 2, 2021, the Court dismissed Brian, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On September 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel Defendant to Produce Defense Medical Examination Report to be heard on October 26, 2022. On October 12, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On October 18, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for April 20, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaint...

Excerpt: ...Kim”), Jaye Alexander Weston, M.D. (“Weston”), Laura Ann Hastings, M.D. (“Hastings”), Janet Zhu, D.O. (“Zhu”), Lillian Lai, M.D. (“Lai”) and Eugenia Ho, M.D. (“Ho”) for medical negligence and negligence hiring and supervision. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Paul Porter (“Porter”), Scope Anesthesia of North Carolina, PLLC (“Scope”) University of Southern California, Inc. (“USC Inc.”), a...

Excerpt: ...filed his complaint against defendants Landscape Structures Inc. (LSI or Defendant) and Vido Samarzich Inc. (Samarzich) for strict products liability and negligence. Plaintiff alleges that he hit his head on the underside of a ramp component of one of the play structures, resulting in a cut to his head. This equipment, PlayBooster Ramp Item # 111342A, was designed and manufactured by Defendant and sold to Samarzich for installation at a public pl...

Excerpt: ... the present action by filing a Complaint against Defendant and Does 1 through 10. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges a single cause of action for “Negligence/Negligence Per Se”. On January 10, 2022, Defendant filed an Answer. On January 13, 2022, a “Substitution of Attorney—Civil” was filed by Plaintiff. The “Substitution of Attorney” indicates Plaintiff will substitute Leonidas Nicol, Esq. of Quirk Law Firm into the present action as h...

Excerpt: ...ction project (the “project”). Rascon, an employee of McCarthy, was employed as the project's safety manager. Ramirez, employed by IOSM, was responsible for providing evaluation and health service treatment to workers for the project. The complaint alleges negligence for failure to provide adequate healthcare services to plaintiff while he was suffering from a heat-related illness. It is undisputed that IOSM and McCarthy signed a Master Agree...

Excerpt: ...ber 19, 2017, automobile accident. Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's deposition. On July 7, 2021, Defendants served Plaintiff with a deposition notice for September 17, 2021, which also included a document production request. (Paz Decl. ¶ 2; Exh. A.) On February 4, 2022, Defendants caused to serve a Notice of Taking Deposition, re-setting the deposition for April 6, 2022, because the then handling attorney left the firm and the case was bein...

Excerpt: ...19, surgical procedure. All parties stipulated to a continuance of the current February 15, 2023, trial date, the current February 1, 2023, Final Status Conference, and all dates, including all trial-related discovery and expert discovery to correspond with the new trial date. (Stockalper Decl. ¶ 5; Exh. B.) A stipulation was signed by counsel for all parties and filed on September 12, 2022, which was rejected by the Court because a noticed moti...

Excerpt: ...tment unit, which is located within the residential rental property owned by Wol Soon Kang and John Kang (“collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiffs contend a “surge protected power strip” was illegally installed within their apartment unit, below the kitchen sink. On July 15, 2020, Plaintiff Jae In Suh was severely electrocuted when she touched the handle of the dishwasher. Plaintiff John Suh witnessed the electrocution. Plaintiffs alleg...

Excerpt: ...s a pretext to lay off its older employees. (Ibid.) Arellano now sues BBCC for twelve causes of action arising from her employment. Her claims include discrimination on the basis of age, retaliation, harassment, failure to prevent same, violation of California whistleblower statutes, negligent retention, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. BBCC moved ...

Excerpt: ... Defendant demurred and moved to strike punitive damages. On July 13, 2022, the Court overruled the demurrer but granted the motion to strike with leave to amend. On August 11, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) for motor vehicle negligence. Defendant does not demur but again moves to strike punitive damages. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant asks the Court to strike all references, allegations and prayers for punitive damages a...

Excerpt: ...laint (FAC). On July 5, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint (“SAC”). On August 4, 2022, Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 473c. Trial is set for March 27, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant asks the Court to enter summary judgment in its favor for two reasons. First, the undisputed facts of this case establish that the care and treatment D...

Excerpt: ...ring the remodel. Plaintiff Candy Espinoza attempted to open the refrigerator after it was moved to the garage and it fell on her. Plaintiff Frank Espinoza was also allegedly injured when he attempted to prevent the refrigerator from falling on Candy. On May 16, 2022, Defendant filed a cross-complaint against Cross-Defendant Viking Range, LLC, alleging a cause of action for total equitable indemnity and seeking declaratory relief for implied part...

Excerpt: ...lifornia, Inc. (“BE CA”), Beverly Enterprises (“BE”), G.B.T. (“GBT”), Grossman Family, LLC (“Grossman”), Theodore Birnkrant (“Theodore”), Carole Birnkrant (“Carole”), Michael Birnkrant (“Michael”), Sally J. Birnkrant (“Sally”), Thomas Birnkrant (“Thomas”), Janet Birnkrant-Levine (“Birnkrant-Levine”), Gary M. Tearson (“Tearson”) and Rosalinda Villaraza (“Villaraza”) for motor vehicle negligence, negl...

Excerpt: ...er 7, 2020, Defendant filed an answer on behalf of both named Defendants. On August 3, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on October 20, 2022. On October 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 14, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for February 10, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there is no dispute of material fact. Plaintiff requ...

Excerpt: ...ia Polio (“Polio”) for negligence/gross negligence, negligent hiring, supervision & retention and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On July 29, 2020, Lyft filed an answer. On September 20, 2022, Meyi filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on October 20, 2022. On October 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is scheduled for September 6, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Meyi requests the Court sustain the demurrer to the...

Excerpt: ...EG Holdings, Inc. (“EG”), Compton Steel, Co., Inc. (“Compton”) and Kyung Bok Yoon (“Yoon”) for negligence, premises liability and loss of consortium. On April 18, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answer. On May 12, 2022, SCE filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Morrell's, EG, Compton and Yoon for equitable indemnity, equitable contribution and declaratory relief. On May 24, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answ...

Excerpt: ...or negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and medical battery. On November 29, 2021, LaMar filed an answer. On August 10, 2022, PHA filed a Demurrer to be heard on October 20, 2022. On October 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 13, 2022, PHA filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for August 7, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS PHA requests the Court sustain PHA's demurrer to the second and third causes of action. Plaintiff reque...

Excerpt: ...ul acts or omissions, premises liability and negligence. On April 9, 2021, LA's demurrer was sustained, without leave to amend. On April 26, 2021, the County filed an answer. On June 9, 2021, Quezada filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendant Roes 1-20 for express indemnification, equitable indemnification, equitable contribution and declaratory relief. On August 5, 2022, Quezada filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard...

Excerpt: ...tate of Lawrence Dorr, M.D. (“Estate”). On September 21, 2022, the Estate filed a Demurrer to be heard on October 19, 2022. There is no currently scheduled trial date. PARTY'S REQUESTS Estate requests the Court sustain the demurrer, without leave to amend, on the basis that the Complaint is time-barred under the statute of limitations. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 430.10 states: “The party against whom a complaint or cross-complaint has been filed...

Excerpt: ...on Subpoena for Records to be heard on October 19, 2022. On October 7, 2020, Defendant filed an opposition. On October 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for November 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court quash Defendant's deposition subpoena to the following providers: (1) Kaiser Permanente Medical Center; (2) Kaiser Permanente Radiology – Release of Information Unit; (3) Kaiser Permanente – Cent...

Excerpt: ...nia (“Council”) and ABM Industry Groups, LLC (“ABM”). On October 6, 2020, County filed an answer. On April 25, 2022, ABM filed an answer. On September 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Petition for Leave to File Late Government Tort Claim to be heard on October 19, 2022. On October 6, 2022, Council filed an opposition. On October 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently set for June 5, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests leav...

Excerpt: ...anuary 25, 2021, Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on April 15, 2021. The hearing was continued twice via stipulation to October 19, 2022. On October 5, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 14, 2022, Defendants filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for December 5, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there is no dispute of material fact. Plaintiff requests the...

Excerpt: ...iled a Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum to be heard on October 18, 2022. On October 5, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On October 11, 2022, Chona filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for July 17, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Chona requests the Court quash the SDT served on the Los Angeles County, Department of Health Services (“deponent”) on May 11, 2022. Defendant also requests the Court impose sanctions on Defendant totaling $1,16...

Excerpt: ... and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendant Mabry for equitable indemnity and express indemnity. On October 29, 2021, Mabry filed an answer. On August 4, 2022, Furman filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on October 18, 2022. On September 22, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for February 22, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Furman requests the Court grant summary judgment on all three causes of action. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...lity, battery and negligent hiring and supervision. On August 25, 2022, Plaintiff filed the FAC. On September 26, 2022, Washington and APS filed an answer. On September 22, 2022, Sahni filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard October 18, 2022. On October 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 10, 2022, Sahni filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for December 15, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Sahni requests the Court sustain t...

Excerpt: ... Ching filed an answer. On September 14, 2022, HoA filed a Demurrer to be heard on October 18, 2022. Trial is currently set for November 9, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS HoA requests the Court sustain the demurrer or, in the alternative, grant judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff requests the Court overrule the demurrer or deny the judgment on the pleadings as they are untimely. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 430.10 states: “The party against whom a complaint ...

Excerpt: ...and Corporation (“UGC”) for premises liability, strict products liability and negligence. On July 21, 2022, Segway filed an answer. On July 22, 2022, the State filed an answer. On August 9, 2022, the Court dismissed CDT, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On August 8, 2022, the City filed an answer. On September 7, 2022, Lyft filed a Demurrer to be heard on October 4, 2022. On September 27, 2022, Lyft filed a reply.The Court ...

Excerpt: ...”), Shahab Rabin Hendizadeh (“Hendizadeh”) and Platinum European Motorcars, Inc. (“Platinum”) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On September 10, 2021, Fermin, Ines and Orozco filed an answer. On September 13, 2021, they filed an amended answer. On November 16, 2021, Platinum filed an answer. On October 1, 2021, Hendizadeh filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Fermin, Ines and Isabel for indem...

Excerpt: ... Jeffrey Asidi (“Cross-Defendant”) for breach of contract, express written indemnity, equitable indemnity and declaratory relief. On May 11, 2022, the Court dismissed Cross- Defendant, without prejudice. On July 11, 2022, Cross-Defendant filed a Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs to be heard on October 14, 2022. On October 6, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On October 11, 2022, Cross-Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently schedule...

Excerpt: ...d false imprisonment, civil rights violations under Section 1793, Civil Rights Act of 1871, and elder abuse. On May 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint against Defendants for assault and battery, negligence, and violation of civil rights. On June 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed the Second Amended Complaint against Defendants for assault and battery, negligence, violation of civil rights, false imprisonment and false arrest, and intimi...

Excerpt: ... wrongful death, and negligence (breach of mandatory duty). On July 29, 2022, Defendant filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on September 20, 2022. On September 13, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to October 14, 2022, so that Plaintiff could file their opposition to the demurrer; Plaintiff filed the opposition on September 20, 2022. Trial is scheduled for December 14, 2023. PARTY'S REQUES...

Excerpt: ...swer and a Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant It's Boba Time (“IBT”) for assault and battery (wrongfully identified in the header as assault, negligence and self-defense). On August 24, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Demurrer to the Cross-Complaint to be head on October 14, 2022. On October 3, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On October 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently set for November 7, 2023. PARTY'S REQU...

Excerpt: ...eard on October 13, 2022. On September 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 6, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for May 2, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court grant a protective order prohibiting Plaintiff from taking the deposition of Third-Party Nofar Bidani (“Deponent”). Defendant also requests the Court impose sanctions totaling $5,341.00 against Plaintiff and her counsel. Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...(“HMM”) and Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (“HMS”) for product liability and negligence. On July 29, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. On September 7, 2022, AHM filed an answer. On September 19, 2022, the Court dismissed HMC, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiffs' request. On September 6, 2022, HMM and HMS (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion to Strike to be heard on October 13, 2022. On September 30, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an oppos...

Excerpt: ...filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on October 13, 2022. Trial is scheduled for November 29, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there are no triable issues of material facts. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is to allow a determination as to whether an opposing party cannot show evidentiary support for a pleading or claim and to enabl...

Excerpt: ... (“Gorjian”) filed an action against Defendants Martinez and EFS. On October 12, 2018, EFS filed an answer to both complaints. On March 10, 2022, the Court dismissed Martinez from both complaints. On June 16, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Vacate Dismissal to be heard on September 22, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to October 4, 2022. On September 15, 2022, EFS filed an opposition. On September 27, 2022, Plaintiffs fi...

Excerpt: ... against Cross- Defendants Zulma Diaz-Moreno (“Diaz-Moreno”) and Santiago Zarate Martinez (“Martinez”). On August 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena for Records to be heard on October 4, 2022. On September 2, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On September 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for November 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court quash Defendant's depos...

Excerpt: ... to Neeraj Gupta, M.D. to be heard on October 4, 2022. On September 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for December 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court quash the subpoenas served on Neeraj Gupta, M.D. (“Deponent”). Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure §1987.1: (a) If a subpoena requires the attendance of a witness or the production of books, ...

Excerpt: ...“Nian”). On October 18, 2021, AVIS filed an answer. On May 26, 2022, AVIS filed a Cross- Complaint against Cross-Defendant City of Los Angeles (“City”) for indemnity, apportionment of fault, comparative fault and declaratory relief. On August 11, 2022, the City filed an answer to the Cross-Complaint and its own Cross- Complaint against Cross-Defendants AVIS, Hua and Nian for indemnity, apportionment of fault and declaratory relief. On Sep...

Excerpt: ...nd Corporation (“UGC”) for premises liability, strict products liability and negligence. On July 21, 2022, Segway filed an answer. On July 22, 2022, the State filed an answer. On August 9, 2022, the Court dismissed CDT, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On August 8, 2022, the City filed an answer. On September 7, 2022, Lyft filed a Demurrer to be heard on October 4, 2022. On September 27, 2022, Lyft filed a reply. Trial is s...

Excerpt: ...titioner filed a Petition for Relief from GC § 945.4 to be heard on September 22, 2022. On September 9, 2022, Respondent filed an opposition. On September 14, 2022, Petitioner filed PARTY'S REQUESTS Petitioner requests the Court grants relief from the requirements of the claims act to allow him to proceed with the filing of a lawsuit. Respondent requests the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD Under Cal. Gov. Code § 946.6 “(a) If an applica...

Excerpt: ...d Motions to Quash Deposition Subpoena to Tami Rockholt and David Hoenig, M.D., both to be heard on September 29, 2022. On September 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 22, 2022, Defendant filed an answer. Trial is currently scheduled for December 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court quash the subpoenas served on Tami Rockholt, R.N. (“Rockholt”) and David Hoenig, M.D. (“Hoenig”). Plaintiff requests the C...

Excerpt: ...Uber”) and Marco Raygoza (“Raygoza”). On July 1, 2022, Raygoza filed an answer. On July 29, 2022, Uber filed an answer. On August 5, 2022, Uber filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration to be heard on September 27, 2022. On September 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 19, 2022, Uber filed a reply. Trial is currently set for January 2, 2024. PARTY'S REQUESTS Uber requests the Court compel arbitration. Plaintiff requests the Cou...

Excerpt: ...�COGA”) for general negligence, products liability and premises liability. On April 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint. On July 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed the SAC. On August 23, 2022, MB2 filed a Demurrer, with Motion to Strike, to be heard on September 27, 2022. On September 14, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 20, 2022, MB2 filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for July 19, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS MB2 requests th...

Excerpt: ...019, the case was called for trial. On September 27, 2019, the trial court found in favor of Plaintiffs. On October 27, 2020, Defendant filed memorandum of costs against both Plaintiffs. On August 4, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion to Amend and Modify Civil Judgments to be heard on September 21, 2022. On September 9, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an opposition. On September 15, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court ...

Excerpt: ...o (“Marie”) against Defendants City of Balwin Park (“Baldwin Park”), City of West Covina (“West Covina”), State of California (“State”) and Salvador Gomez (“Gomez”) for motor vehicle negligence and wrongful death. On August 24, 2021, the State and West Covina both filed answers. On December 17, 2021, Baldwin Park filed an answer. On July 27, 2022, the Court dismissed Rosales, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request....

Excerpt: ...lo (“Marie”) against Defendants City of Balwin Park (“Baldwin Park”), City of West Covina (“West Covina”), State of California (“State”) and Salvador Gomez (“Gomez”) for motor vehicle negligence and wrongful death. On August 24, 2021, the State and West Covina both filed answers. On December 17, 2021, Baldwin Park filed an answer. On July 27, 2022, the Court dismissed Rosales, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request...

Excerpt: ...ity Insurance Company (“Infinity”) for negligence per se, conspiracy, aiding and abetting, and four causes of actions for negligence. On January 25, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the FAC adding Defendants Base Builders, Inc. (“BB”), Base Construction, Inc. (“BC”), Go Construction, Inc. (“GC”), Go Construction & Design, Inc. (“GCD”), Gilad Avidor Incorporated (“GA”) and Gilad Avidor (“Avidor”). It also added one additional cau...

Excerpt: ...ermanian Properties-Glendale, LLC (“FMG”). On October 15, 2020, B&V filed its reply. FMG files its answer on July 6, 2021. On October 25, 2021, Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on May 5, 2022. The Court denied the Motion for Summary Judgment. On May 13, 2022, Defendants filed a Motion for Reconsideration to be heard on July 6, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to August 25, 2022. On June 22, 2022, P...

Excerpt: ...ses liability. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Emcor Facilities Services, Inc. (“Emcor”) and Caliber Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”). On September 3, 2020, Bodyworks and Castro filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against ROES 1 through 500 for implied contractual indemnity, total indemnity, equitable indemnity, negligence and contribution. On December 2, 2020, RCB filed its answer and a Cross-Complaint against Bod...

Excerpt: ...ainst Cross- Defendants Zulma Diaz-Moreno (“Diaz-Moreno”) and Santiago Zarate Martinez (“Martinez”). On June 10, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on August 24, 2022. Plaintiff filed an opposition on August 10, 2022. On August 19, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for November 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there is no ...

Excerpt: ...e/medical malpractice. On August 18, 2020, SCHS filed an answer. Paquette and Paquette Inc. filed an answer on September 23, 2020. On January 31, 2022, SCHS filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on August 24, 2022. On July 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed a notice of non-opposition. Trial is scheduled for November 15, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS SCHS requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there are no triable issues of material...

Excerpt: ...Inc. (“Prime”), Shahan Sanossian (“Sanossian”) and Bojana Banyasz (“Banyasz”) for general negligence. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC (“Cemex”) and National Ready Mixed Concrete Sales LLC (“Ready”). On December 14, 2020, Prime filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cemex for comparative indemnity, declaratory relief, comparative contribution against c...

Excerpt: ...Motor Technologies, Inc. (“RMT”) for wrongful death—strict product liability (defective design: consumer expectation), wrongful death—strict product liability (defective design: risk-benefit), wrongful death—strict product liability (manufacturing defect), wrongful death – negligence (manufacturing), wrongful death – negligence (design), survival action—strict product liability (defective design: consumer expectation), survival ac...

Excerpt: ...nd loss of consortium. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant National Retail Systems, Inc. (“NRS”) and National Retails Transporation (“NRT”). On August 18, 2020, Yusen filed an answer. The Court dismissed Yusen, without prejudice, on May 5, 2021. The Court also dismissed Salazar, without prejudice, on July 8, 2021. On June 18, 2021, NRT filed an answer. On August 5, 2022, NRS filed an answer. On May 27, 2022, NRT fil...

Excerpt: ...drichsen, M.D. (“Friedrichsen”) for negligence (wrongful death) and negligent hiring, retention, supervision and training (wrongful death). On July 27, 2022, Flexeco filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on August 23, 2022. Trial is scheduled for April 13, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Flexeco requests the Court sustain the demurrer to the entire complaint on the basis that both causes of action fail to state sufficient facts. LEGAL STA...

Excerpt: ...t and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On April 27, 2022, the clerk entered default against Defendants. On May 6, 2022, Defendants filed their answer. On June 13, 2022, Defendants filed another answer; it was not listed as an amended answer. On May 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on June 24, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on this motion to August 18, 2022. Trial is scheduled for August 10...

Excerpt: ...igence and premises liability. On December 2, 2020, 99 LLC filed an answer. On December 28, 2020, Hacobian filed an answer. On July 28, 2022, 99 LLC and Hacobian (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion for Terminating Sanctions to be heard on August 11, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on this motion to August 18, 2022. On August 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed an untimely opposition. The trial date currently set for April 14, 2023. PARTY'S REQUE...

Excerpt: ...n July 18, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Submit to Multiple IMEs to be heard on August 11, 2022. On July 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On August 4, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for December 6, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court order Plaintiff to appear for the following IMEs: Examination by Edwin Amos, M.D., neurologist, on September 8, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Santa...

Excerpt: ... to include Defendant GK Management Co., Inc. (“GK”). On May 9, 2022, VSD filed an answer. On July 7, 2022, GK filed an answer. On July 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Trial Preference to be heard on August 12, 2022. On August 1, 2022, VSD and GK (“Opposing Defendants”) filed an opposition. Plaintiff filed a reply on August 5, 2022. Trial is currently scheduled for September 25, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court s...

Excerpt: ...elara (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants David Higuera (“Higuera”) and Union Pacific Railroad (“UPR”) for negligence, negligence per se, vicarious liability, negligent entrustment of a motor vehicle and negligent hiring, retention, supervision and training. On June 17, 2021, the Court dismissed the case. The Court vacated the dismissal on August 6, 2021. On October 12, 2021, UPR filed an answer. Higuera filed his answe...

Excerpt: ... Regla dba Antonio's Trucking (“Defendant”) filed an answer on behalf of both named Defendants. On May 17, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Terminating Sanctions to be heard on June 16, 2022. On the Court's motion, the hearing was continued to August 16, 2022. On June 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On June 23, 2022, The trial date currently set for April 14, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court impose terminating san...

Excerpt: ...endants Margaret A. Rahm (“Margaret”), Emily R. Rahm (“Emily”), Elite Vinyl Windows, Inc. (“EVW”), Washington-Allport Properties, LLC (“WAP”) and Stereo Zone (“SZ”). On May 29, 2020, WAP LLC. filed an answer. On June 16, 2020, CKC filed an answer. WAP LLC. was dismissed, without prejudice, on March 29, 2021, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On February 22, 2022, WAP filed an answer. SZ filed its answer on March 11, 2022. On Ju...

Excerpt: ...as filed a complaint against Defendants American Guard Services, Inc. (“AGS”); American Professional Security (“APS”); Lincoln Property Co.; HRA 9th & Flower, LP; Hannay Realty Advisors; Ralphs Grocery Co.; Gilbert Turner (“Turner”); and Does 1 to 50 for (1) general negligence, (2) premises liability, and (3) intentional tort. Plaintiff alleges he was injured at a Ralph's Grocery Store. Turner is allegedly an employee of co-defendants...

Excerpt: ... PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT CITY OF CARSON'S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. July 18, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On December 23, 2021, plaintiff Russell Patten, individually and as the successor-in-interest to and administrator of the Estate of Daniel Patten II (“Decedent”), along with plaintiff Jennifer Patten (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed this ...

Excerpt: ...a for Business Records to be heard on July 14, 2022. On June 28, 2022, Defendant filed an opposition. On July 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for January 13, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court quash Defendant's deposition subpoenas to the following providers: Cedars Sinai c/o Sequetor, Lauryssen Neurosurgical Spine Institute, Felix Canout Physical Therapy, Outpatient Spine Surgery Center, Specialty ...

Excerpt: ...premises liability. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Continental Management Group, LLC (“CMG”) and Sweetgreen LA, LLC (“Sweetgreen LA”). On June 4, 2021, Sweetgreen field an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendant TBG for implied indemnity, express indemnity, contribution and declaratory relief. On August 5, 2021, TBG filed an answer. On June 30, 2021, TBG filed an answer. On November 19, 2021, CMG ...

Excerpt: ...t vacated dismissal on May 18, 2021. On June 8, 2021, Defendant filed an answer. On June 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel Defendant's Deposition to be heard on July 12, 2022. On June 28, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for September 21, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court compel Defendant to appear for a deposition on July 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at 1150 South Olive Street, Suite 1300, Los An...